Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ḹ has the Unicode code point U+1E38. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+1E38 to binary:
00011110 00111000. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100001 10111000 10111000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH DOT BELOW AND MACRON·U+1E38
Ḹ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1E38
HEX
1E38
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B8 B8 | 11100001 10111000 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1E 38 | 00011110 00111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 38 1E | 00111000 00011110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1E 38 | 00000000 00000000 00011110 00111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 38 1E 00 00 | 00111000 00011110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ḹ
URI Encoded
%E1%B8%B8
Description
The Unicode character U+1E38 represents "LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH DOT BELOW AND MACRON". This special character is primarily used in digital text for its distinct appearance, which sets it apart from other letters in the Latin alphabet. It combines a capital 'L' with a dot below and a macron (a horizontal line) above, giving it a unique visual identity. This specific character serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, particularly within typography and design. In some cases, it is used to differentiate between similar words or phrases in a text where the standard capital 'L' could lead to confusion. Additionally, its use can add emphasis or artistic flair to a piece of writing or design. While U+1E38 may not have a direct connection to any specific language or culture, it is an important element within Unicode, which encompasses more than 140,000 characters from diverse scripts and languages across the world. As a versatile typographic element, the LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH DOT BELOW AND MACRON is a valuable tool for designers, writers, and typographers who are looking to add uniqueness and clarity to their digital text creations.
How to type the Ḹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7736 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.